Administrative Secretary Expressive Therapy Center

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About Akron Children's Hospital

Akron Children's Hospital has been caring for children since 1890, and our pediatric specialties are ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we're making it easier for today's busy families to find the high-quality care they need. In 2020, our health care system provided more than 1.1 million patient encounters. We also operate neonatal and pediatric units in the hospitals of our regional health care partners. Every year, our Children's Home Care Group nurses provide thousands of in-home visits, and our School Health nurses manage clinic visits for students from preschool through high school. With our Quick Care Online virtual visits and Akron Children's Anywhere app, we're here for families whenever and wherever they need us. Learn more at akronchildrens.org.

OUR PROMISES

• To treat every child as we would our own
• To treat others as they would like to be treated
• To turn no child away for any reason

We are seeking people who are committed to fostering a diverse environment in which patients, family and staff from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed, included and can thrive.

Part Time (24 hours per week) Monday thru Thursday (Variable Day Hours) Summary:

Supports Manager and Expressive Therapy staff by maintaining calendars, scheduling meetings, receiving and sending mail, preparing documents and presentations using Microsoft programs.

Responsibilities:

• Supports department operations by inputting data, answering phones and routing departmental phone calls to appropriate source.
• Answers and routes telephone calls from within or outside of the organization.
• Creates and/or proofs department correspondence and reports, ensures appropriate distribution on documents.
• Coordinates office procedures and efficient operations of the department.
• Communicates effectively via personal contact, phone and in writing with hospital staff, community professionals and vendors. May respond on behalf of leader both verbally and in writing as requested.
• Accurately uses all Microsoft applications necessary for reports, letters, forms, etc.
• May assist with timekeeping and tracking of staff requirements (annual education, performance evaluations, onboarding checklists, orientation, etc.)
• Maintains office supplies.
• Assists with project work.
• Assists with cross coverage as needed/directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Technical Expertise

• Requires proficient secretarial skills.
• Must have telephone skills.
• Strong communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and organizational skills required.
• Experience with Microsoft applications preferred.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions in an appropriate manner, independently with minimal supervision and maintain confidential information.

Education and Experience

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: minimum of one (1) years' experience in an office setting performing secretarial duties (receiving and routing phone calls, typing, data entry etc.) required.
• Basic to advanced knowledge of computer system required (i.e. Microsoft Word, Microsoft excel, Microsoft PowerPoint).

Part Time FTE: 0.600000 Status: Onsite Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities. EEO is the law, please click/copy paste the link below to learn more: